Terrence Dowdell ‘64

Terrence “Terry” Lee Dowdell, (76), of Ruckersville, VA was called

home on February 8, 2023 at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville,

Virginia.

Terry is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Mary; three children

Adam (Wendetta) Dowdell, Terry “TJ” Dowdell, Rebecca “Becky”

(James) Harris, seven grandchildren, Brandon Dowdell, Kendal

Dowdell, Kris Dowdell, Madison Harris, Jacob Hensley, Theron Harris,

and Caelen Harris; and his beloved dog Polly. He also leaves behind a

large extended family. Terry was preceded in death by his parents,

George and Marcia Dowdell and his brother, David Dowdell.

Born November 6, 1946 in Dayton, OH, he was the son of George and

Marcia Dowdell. The family moved to Columbus, OH when Terry was a

child. He earned his degree from THE Ohio State University, and went

on to his career in finance. In his professional life he owned

numerous small businesses. His devotion to his family came first,

often at the expense of personal sacrifice. Terry loved the sound of

his grandchildren’s laughter. He enjoyed nothing more than to take a

ride “S’plorin” the back roads of America with Mary and was

extremely grateful when he spotted wildlife on his drives. He was

extremely passionate about college football, unspoiled nature, his

country and reading. In retirement he explored a lifelong dream of

becoming an author and even published a book.

A special thank you to the doctors and nursing staff at UVA Medical

Center MICU, for their tireless efforts and compassion during the final

phase of Terry’s life.